East Yorkshire Buses has completed the first phase of its electric vehicle infrastructure programme ahead of the arrival of 21 new Wrightbus electric buses later this year. The project, supported by Hull City Council and the Department for Transport, marks the city’s first step towards a zero-emission bus network. Read more…

Rivian Automotive has reported a wider net loss for the third quarter of 2025, as the US electric vehicle maker continues to invest heavily in its next-generation R2 platform, new production capacity, and its autonomy roadmap. The carmaker reaffirmed its guidance and said R2 remains on track for a 2026 launch. Read more…

As part of a larger adjustment to energy prices, EnBW has also announced new charging tariffs. In two of the three tariff levels, charging will be three cents per kilowatt hour cheaper from December onwards, while the monthly basic fee will be reduced in the top tariff. Read more…

Skoda Group has signed a framework agreement with the transport company of the Czech city of Ústí nad Labem for the delivery of up to 30 new articulated trolleybuses. The contract also includes the delivery of six charging stations. Read more…

Skoda Group has signed a framework agreement with the transport company of the Czech city of Ústí nad Labem for the delivery of up to 30 new articulated trolleybuses. The contract also includes the delivery of six charging stations. Read more…

VW UK is introducing the ‘ID Promise’ scheme which gives retail EV customers between 80 and 100 days after vehicle delivery to return their vehicle. The offer began on November 3 and expires on 31 March 2026. Read more…

Daimler Truck has published the results of crash tests carried out by the manufacturer on the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric truck. According to the results, the entire high-voltage battery system and all electrical components remained intact even in a side impact. Read more…

The US technology exchange Nasdaq has warned electric car manufacturer Polestar that trading in Polestar shares could be halted there next year. The reason for this is the fall in the price of Polestar shares. Nasdaq regulations stipulate a minimum share price of US$1, which Polestar has been trading below for weeks. Read more…

Alpitronic is strengthening its management team. With new executives in the service and finance departments, the Bolzano-based fast-charging experts aim to drive forward their strategic development and international expansion. Read more…

Starting with the next generation, Toyota is set to offer the popular Hilux pickup truck as a purely electric model. The BEV version will primarily be tailored to the Thai market, where it will also be manufactured. Read more…

Waymo’s robot taxi service is accelerating its expansion: Google’s sister company has now announced that it will also launch in Detroit, Las Vegas and San Diego next year. Together with its existing markets and other announcements, Waymo is likely to serve a dozen cities soon. Read more…

Hamburg-based intralogistics specialist Jungheinrich wants to significantly accelerate the electrification of its global customer service fleet. By 2030, more than 3,500 service vehicles are to be electric – corresponding to every second customer service vehicle in the group-wide fleet. Read more…

The Chinese automaker is set to deploy 3000 BYD Dolphin Mini e-taxis and install more than 100 charging stations across the Mexican state. Full service is expected to begin in 2026. Read more…

Once fully deployed, Amazon will operate a total of 160 electric trucks on UK roads – making Britain home to the retail giant’s largest fleet of electric HGVs. The company is also set to deploy more than 800 electric vans over the coming months. Read more…

The EU has been revising its CO2 regulations for companies for some time now – many companies fear an early combustion engine ban through the back door. The Commission is expected to present its plans in mid-December. In Germany, almost two-thirds of all new registrations would be affected. Read more…

Ioncor, Valmet Automotive’s battery business, which was spun off in 2024 and has since been partially nationalised, is consolidating its German operations at its site in Kirchardt. The existing test centre in Bad Friedrichshall, on the other hand, is being sold to the spin-off Electric Sphere. Read more…

NextStar Energy, the battery joint venture between Stellantis and LG Energy Solution, will start series production of battery cells at its factory in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, next month – but not for electric cars initially. Read more…

Seat has inaugurated a new PXL press at its main plant in Martorell, Spain. The presses are currently being used to stamp parts for the current series models – and from 2026 onwards, they will also be used for the Cupra Raval and VW ID. Polo. Read more…

After two years at Polestar, Lutz Stiegler is returning to Volvo within Geely. As Head of Architecture Strategy, the German is a member of the Swedish company’s extended management team. Read more…

The mid-size saloon L06 offers a range of 670 kilometres and features a suspension system with magnetorheological dampers – an unusual choice in this segment. A range extender version is planned to follow later. Read more…